LID! Expected explanation to follow...:-)

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Okay so this acronym may need explaining after explaining it. :-)

LID
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Log In Date
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The official date that China has logged all our information into their systems
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A step we have been somewhat anxious about completing as we had a deadline of March 20th to complete this after we were prematched and preapproved to adopt Bailor
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All of the paperwork, home studies, donations, personal funds and prayers and support from everyone over the last 6 months was all pushing towards this date
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YAY!!!!
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Sigh of Relief
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Yes still more to go, but meeting this deadline helps us not have to redo anything we have done in the last 6 months
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Yes, there are many more things to do and pray for and funds to raise, but this checkpoint is like doing a Marathon and getting to the checkpoint before the designated time and knowing that you won't be picked up by the bus even though you still have a good chunk of the race to run. :-)
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Thank you for your continued support and prayer, and while we're on the topic of endurance events, please join us for the Bring Bailor Home 5K April 16th. Sign up now at our adoption website fromcharlestontochina.com.
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We're keeping on with fundraising, grant applications and organizing finances, home, life, etc. If you or someone you know...


  1. Have pictures that need taken think of Mackenzie as your photographer- theclickchickphotography.com Spring mini sessions are here! Schedule yours today (post coming soon!)
  2. You or know someone who needs to sell or buy a house think of Scott as your Realtor- keystothelowcountry.com
  3. And, our newest venture, if you need a Disney trip or other travel planned Mackenzie and I are already huge Disney/travel fans and love helping people plan their Disney trips and other travel, but now Mackenzie is a Disney destination specialist with Key to the World Travel! More details and website to come, but reach out to her if you have an upcoming or future trip you need planned!! 
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 We hope to have a few more updates on Bailor as part of this step so stay tuned....

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Did we say thank you for your support multiple times yet. If not it deserves saying again, Thank you! God is working in every step of this process and we are so honored and excited that He continues to bring people and opportunities to our lives throughout this process.  Thank you for all of your donations, especially out of the blue! It is a great feeling to know you are out there excited to be a part of bringing home Bailor.

Have a great week!

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  1. AnonymousMarch 16, 2016 at 12:44 PM

    How cool will it be for you to share all of this and the details with Bailor when he's old enough to understand and appreciate it?! :0) Standing in the gap with you on your journey - Joy & Robert

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